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3232Young Living Essential Oil FREEbies Deal!!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurvivingTheStores/~3/qGDImR2F13Q/young-living-starter-kit-bonus.html
http://www.survivingthestores.com/young-living-starter-kit-bonus.html#commentsMon, 01 May 2017 14:30:43 +0000http://www.survivingthestores.com/?p=157458My life has been completely CHANGED since getting started using Young Living Essential Oils over three years ago. I was actually introduced to Young Living TEN years ago when a drop of lavender essential oil helped my inconsolable 1 year old go to sleep within a minute! But back then I thought that all essential […]

My life has been completely CHANGED since getting started using Young Living Essential Oils over three years ago.

I was actually introduced to Young Living TEN years ago when a drop of lavender essential oil helped my inconsolable 1 year old go to sleep within a minute! But back then I thought that all essential oils were equal so I just bought a couple from my local health food store. I didn’t really know what to do with them, and the lavender from the store just didn’t have the same effect on my little guy as the Young Living lavender did.

But three years ago I decided to get a Young Living starter kit. I knew after the research I had done that Young Living was the brand I wanted to use for our family and I’ve been in love ever since!

What God created through plants is POWERFUL and created to work perfectly with our bodies. It’s funny that the media talks about essential oils like they’re a “new trend” when people have been using essential oils for thousands of years!

We now use, and teach others how to use, essential oils to support ALL of the systems in our bodies… the digestive system, respiratory system, immune system, etc. They help support a healthy thyroid, support healthy weight management, support normal cellular growth, and so much more! Have you heard the saying “there’s an oil for that”? There really seems to be!!

I’m so THRILLED that I found Young Living and get to share with others. I SO WISH that I could tell you guys some of the stories that Surviving The Stores readers have told me over the past three years of how their health was supported in INCREDIBLE ways through Young Living essential oils and supplements!

If you’re interested in getting a starter kit for yourself of the essential oils that everyone needs in their home and joining our SUPER FUN OIL Nation essential oils education group, then KEEP READING!

The world of essential oils can be very confusing, so I’m using the commission money that I make from this kit to give you back freebies that will be a HUGE help in your oily journey!

If you get a premium Young Living starter kit (which is, on its own, an AMAZING deal at $160) then I will ALSO mail you a package of awesome Essential Oils educational materials AND a $20 Amazon Gift Card through our November promotion so that you can buy yourself some awesome essential oils accessories from Amazon!

Oh, and one quick thing. You get ELEVEN 5 ml bottles with this kit. Several people always ask each time I talk about this starter kit if it’s just the samples. Nope, you get everything in the picture below with your kit including the 11 5 ml bottles of oils!

If you are ready to buy a starter kit, then be sure to sign up as a wholesale member (with one of the premium starter kits) through the instructions below to take advantage of these freebies!

You can also send me an email at theoilnation@gmail.com and I can help you get started or answer any questions you may have!

2. Be sure the “Wholesale Member” option is checked so that you don’t end up paying retail prices (which are 24% more than wholesale).

3. Be sure the “sponsor ID” and “enroller id” say 1423474 (so that I can send you your freebies!)

4. Select which starter kit you want to get! I’d recommend getting the Premium Starter Kit so that you get all of the oils to started above, AND you get FOUR different options for the diffuser!! Here are the options for the diffuser (just click on the image below to enlarge it):

You’ll likely end up getting several diffusers at some point down the road (most people do!), so don’t stress too much about which one to get now. If you’re looking for the absolute BEST deal, then I’d recommend spending the extra to get Aria diffuser. The Aria diffuser by itself is regularly $225 for wholesale members (it’s a super NICE and absolutely beautiful diffuser!), so it’s like you’re just getting all of the oils for $35 more! That’s INCREDIBLE!!

Otherwise, you can just pick the Home Diffuser, which is still a great diffuser option and that package is only $160!

5. *OPTIONAL* If you already know that you want to be ordering regularly (we knew when we first started that we wanted to stock up on oils for emergencies), then you can go ahead and sign up for Essential Rewards right there when you order your starter kit! It’s an amazing way to earn FREE oils with your order every month! It’s a completely OPTIONAL program, so if you’re just wanting the starter kit for now then you can just skip this part of the sign-up process. I’ll send over an email with more details on that part of things after you sign up. If you DO want to get started with Essential Rewards so that you can get product credit back on all of your purchases, then I’d highly recommend the Thieves Essential Rewards Kit to get started! You’ll be able to change up what you buy each month.

6. Go through the checkout process.

7. After you sign up, send me an email at theoilnation@gmail.com and I will send you all of the information that you need to get started!

IMPORTANT: The educational materials are only available when you sign up with the sponsor ID and enroller ID as #1423474.

{Scroll down for several frequently asked questions!}

*Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please confirm any information obtained from or through this web site with other sources, and review all information regarding any medical condition or treatment with your physician. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on this website.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Does signing up make me a “distributor”?

Nope! You are not required to sell anything at all to anyone. When you become a wholesale member, you get a special link that you can share with friends and get credit from their purchases, but there are no minimum sales amounts at all. In fact, 90% of the wholesale members in Young Living don’t do the business side at all. They are buying from Young Living because of the quality alone.

If you ARE interested in the business side then we have ALL the resources to help you get started with earning an income from Young Living as well (it is now our family’s full-time income). But before getting started with the business, I highly recommend taking some time with your starter kit to get to know the oils and fall in love!

Am I required to make a minimum purchase each month?

There are absolutely NO minimum monthly purchase requirements. To remain a wholesale member, you have to make $50 worth of purchases per year to keep your membership. But if there’s a year that you don’t make a $50 purchase, you can reinstate your wholesale membership discount by just placing a $50 order.

If you do find yourself making regular purchases each month, then Young Living has a rewards program (called Essential Rewards) where you can make a nice percentage back in product credit each month on all of your purchases. So that’s a neat program to join if you find that you *want* to purchase regularly (but it’s not a requirement for being a wholesale member).

Why should I buy from Young Living instead of other essential oils companies?

It does seem like a new essential oils company pops up every day, doesn’t it?

I can’t speak to the quality of other companies, but I can say that Young Living was the only company in my research of essential oil companies that could answer all of my questions about purity in a way that was satisfactory to me.

Young Living was the only company that has their own farms (in the regions where the plants should be grown), could absolutely guarantee that no pesticides or herbicides were used in the growing of any of their oils (they do all of the weeding by hand and do not spray ANY chemicals on the plant – even the chemicals approved for use in organic farming), has their own testing equipment (they do both in-house and 3rd party testing, and use many different testing methods not just GC/MS which only tests for certain chemicals, not whether those chemicals are synthetic or not), and only uses the first distillation of oils instead of adding chemicals to get more out of the plant.

I love that Young Living is a full-disclosure company. ANYONE can visit the farms, participate in the harvesting and distillation, view the Young Living labs, and see the entire process. That’s not an option with any other company.

How will I know how to use my oils?

One of the benefits of getting a starter kit through this promotion is that you also get to join our private Facebook group that’s specifically for questions about essential oils!

The educational materials that I’m giving away as part of this promotion are also a HUGE resource. You can look up lots of things in it and see which essential oils and supplements may be helpful.

Does Young Living only sell essential oils?

The answer to this one was surprising to me when I first got my starter kit! Young Living actually has an entire line of personal care products, supplements, meal replacements, energy drinks, and more! Almost every product incorporates essential oils (for example, frankincense is absolutely wonderful in facial products), but there’s a wide variety of products available.

What if I live outside of the United States?

For those who live in Canada, we will mail the book and labels, but will need to either reduce or remove the gift card to cover the extra shipping charge.

International orders of 100 PV or more will receive a $25 Amazon or Paypal gift card. Many times the only kit that is offered to those that reside outside of the US doesn’t have a PV at all. To receive the gift card, you will need to have a minimum of 100 PV in your final order.

What about overseas US military?

If you are military with an APO/FPO address, you can still receive the same promotion as those in the United States since the address is here in the US.

Please let me know if you have any other questions at all and I will do my best to answer them!

]]>http://www.survivingthestores.com/young-living-starter-kit-bonus.html/feed4http://www.survivingthestores.com/young-living-starter-kit-bonus.htmlHomemade Coconut Oil Body Butter Recipe!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurvivingTheStores/~3/Uc13d8dCk3c/coconut-oil-body-butter.html
http://www.survivingthestores.com/coconut-oil-body-butter.html#commentsFri, 09 Sep 2016 16:00:19 +0000http://www.survivingthestores.com/?p=94120You guys probably know by now that I am a HUGE fan of Coconut Oil. I use it in my homemade tortillas, as a deodorant, to pop popcorn, in baking, and as a moisturizer. For those who may not be familiar with coconut oil, it changes consistency based on the temperature. So if the temp […]

For those who may not be familiar with coconut oil, it changes consistency based on the temperature. So if the temp in the house (or the pantry) is BELOW 76 degrees then the coconut oil will remain solid. If it’s HIGHER than 76 degrees it starts to turn into a liquid. Here in Texas the coconut oil is fine most of the year. We keep the temperature during the fall, winter, and spring in our house at a place where my coconut oil is either completely hard, or just soft enough to be able to scoop it out easily (when it’s hard you can just put it in some warm water for a minute or so).

But then summer comes around. And it is HOT here in Texas. First off, we don’t want our electricity bill to be through the roof, so we don’t turn the air way down during the day (it stays on 78). And secondly, even if we did turn it down it probably wouldn’t get down below 77 in the house because it is just SO HOT OUTSIDE and the air conditioner would be running constantly just to get it down below 78!

So what happens? My nice white jar of coconut oil turns into a pool of liquid. Which is actually great for baking, but not so great for using it as a skin moisturizer. I mean… it WORKS as a moisturizer when it’s a liquid, but it’s just a lot easier to put on your skin when it’s in a firmer state.

What to do, what to do.

Whip it!! You know, the same way that you would whip cream? Just like cream stays at a better consistency to spread when it’s whipped – SO DOES COCONUT OIL! Who knew?!

NOTE: This will likely NOT work with the Louanna brand of coconut oil. This is the brand we typically use and have had good results with it. The oil also needs to be solid for it to whip.

Coconut Oil Body Butter

Mix at the highest setting for about 10 minutes (or until it is whipped very very well).

Towards the end of the process, add in your drops of essential oils.

Now keep in mind that your skin is typically 98.6 degrees. So as soon as that coconut oil comes into contact with your skin (no matter what state it’s in) it will turn to liquid very quickly. But this process makes it SO much easier to put on in the summer. And you still get the benefit of using a moisturizer where you know every single ingredient that goes into it!

It has been WONDERFUL for my dry & cracked heels on my feet (anyone else get dry heels during the summer?) I just apply this every night before bed and my heels are nice and smooth again. I’ve also just started putting it every night on my knees to get rid of those darker/rougher patches and they have already started to clear up.

I just have the mixture in a little mason jar by my bed and it stays perfectly creamy and smooth all the time.

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]]>http://www.survivingthestores.com/coconut-oil-body-butter.html/feed20http://www.survivingthestores.com/coconut-oil-body-butter.htmlOrganic & Natural Coupons Round-up!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurvivingTheStores/~3/GMhsVeqDMeU/organic-natural-coupons-round-up-19.html
http://www.survivingthestores.com/organic-natural-coupons-round-up-19.html#respondSat, 08 Aug 2015 05:48:56 +0000http://www.survivingthestores.com/?p=169048Here is this week’s round-up of the best coupons from around the web on natural and organic products! Simply click each link below to go directly to that coupon to print. Thanks goes to Renaissance Mama for putting together this great list. Be sure to visit her site for more healthy living posts and deals! And be […]

Here is this week’s round-up of the best coupons from around the web on natural and organic products! Simply click each link below to go directly to that coupon to print.

Thanks goes to Renaissance Mama for putting together this great list. Be sure to visit her site for more healthy living posts and deals!

And be sure to check the Coupon Matchups Database for the latest coupon matchups & deals to help you save big at natural grocery stores including Trader Joe’s, Sprouts, Whole Foods, and Natural Grocers!

]]>http://www.survivingthestores.com/organic-natural-coupons-round-up-19.html/feed0http://www.survivingthestores.com/organic-natural-coupons-round-up-19.htmlCrockpot Egg Casserole Recipe – Gluten-Free!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurvivingTheStores/~3/rZF-UXwyhas/crockpot-egg-casserole-recipe.html
http://www.survivingthestores.com/crockpot-egg-casserole-recipe.html#commentsTue, 03 Mar 2015 15:54:31 +0000http://www.survivingthestores.com/?p=168045I often plan a meal for days when we are on the run. There is just something wonderful about walking into the house exhausted, then smelling dinner already cooking. Yippee! But it didn’t occur to me for the longest time to use my for that other time when I am out of the kitchen – […]

I often plan a crockpot meal for days when we are on the run. There is just something wonderful about walking into the house exhausted, then smelling dinner already cooking. Yippee!

But it didn’t occur to me for the longest time to use my crockpot for that other time when I am out of the kitchen – night time! Yep, breakfast cooking while I sleep seems like a serious mama win!

I like to use this Egg Casserole recipe for mornings when we have to get up and out really early. Everyone gets a solid breakfast and I have one less thing to do in the mad rush to get us all ready to go.

As I created this recipe, I made sure to keep it low carb and gluten free so that everyone in the family could enjoy it! Crockpot Egg Casserole is very flavorful thanks to the sausage and multiple cheeses. Be aware that eggs do cook a little differently in the crockpot, more smooth and almost custard-like.

I think you will like waking up to a hot breakfast just as much as I do!

THM-FRIENDLY: For those who are following the Trim Healthy Mama plan, this recipe would be classified as an “S”

Throw this delicious egg casserole into the crockpot at night and wake up to breakfast ready to go! This recipe works great for those on gluten free, low carb and Trim Healthy Mama diets!

Author: Patti @ Blossoms and Posies

Recipe type: Crockpot

Cuisine: Breakfast

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

1 lb. ground breakfast sausage

1 onion, chopped

1 green or red bell pepper, chopped

2-3 cloves garlic, crushed

1¼ cups cottage cheese

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

12 eggs

¼ cup cream

¼ cup water

¼ tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper

1 c mozzarella

Instructions

Sautee sausage with onion, pepper and garlic until the meat is browned.

Combine meat/peppers with all other ingredients except mozzarella.

Lightly grease crockpot insert.

Pour egg mixture into crockpot.

Sprinkle mozzarella over top.

Cook on low for 6 hours (may take longer in older crockpots)

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Patti Brown is a wife and mom who loves to play in the kitchen. Her three children and husband are usually happy to try her inventions, and even join the fun. Their kitchen is the busiest room in the house!Patti and her daughter write about cooking, handcrafts and their latest home arts projects at their blog Blossoms And Posies.

]]>http://www.survivingthestores.com/crockpot-egg-casserole-recipe.html/feed2http://www.survivingthestores.com/crockpot-egg-casserole-recipe.htmlGluten Free Chicken Taco Meat Recipe – Low Carb & Grain Free!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurvivingTheStores/~3/kRMC0CqfdAM/gluten-free-chicken-taco-meat-recipe.html
http://www.survivingthestores.com/gluten-free-chicken-taco-meat-recipe.html#respondWed, 25 Feb 2015 16:23:26 +0000http://www.survivingthestores.com/?p=168024If you are looking for a crowd pleasing chicken recipe, you should definitely try Chicken Taco Meat! This is one of my most tried and true recipes. My kids love it, I serve it to company, and Chicken Taco Meat has been very popular with new moms when I bring it along with all the […]

If you are looking for a crowd pleasing chicken recipe, you should definitely try Chicken Taco Meat! This is one of my most tried and true recipes. My kids love it, I serve it to company, and Chicken Taco Meat has been very popular with new moms when I bring it along with all the fixings for tacos!

One of my favorite things about Chicken Taco Meat is how flexible a dish it is. I sometimes serve it with tortillas, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, and cheese for chicken tacos. Other times I serve it on lettuce (with the fixings!) for a delicious chicken taco salad. I have even included it in casseroles.

For fix-your-own tacos and salads, I like to put out:

shredded Chicken Taco Meat

lettuce (cut large for salads or shredded for tacos)

chopped tomatoes

chopped avocado

diced onions

shredded cheese

chopped cilantro

sour cream

salsa

tortillas (for tacos!)

I like to bake my Chicken Taco Meat in the oven, because I think the flavors are more intense, but I have also made it in the crockpot. If you prefer to use a crockpot, just cook it for four hours on high, then shred the meat.

Chicken Taco Meat is gluten free, low carb and grain free! Tastes amazing on a big salad - add to lettuce along with tomatoes, salsa, cheese and sour cream. Or put out tortillas and make chicken tacos!

Patti Brown is a wife and mom who loves to play in the kitchen. Her three children and husband are usually happy to try her inventions, and even join the fun. Their kitchen is the busiest room in the house!Patti and her daughter write about cooking, handcrafts and their latest home arts projects at their blog Blossoms And Posies.

]]>http://www.survivingthestores.com/gluten-free-chicken-taco-meat-recipe.html/feed0http://www.survivingthestores.com/gluten-free-chicken-taco-meat-recipe.htmlWhat’s On Sale In March?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurvivingTheStores/~3/eaugWd2Y1hw/whats-on-sale-in-march.html
http://www.survivingthestores.com/whats-on-sale-in-march.html#commentsTue, 24 Feb 2015 17:25:45 +0000http://www.survivingthestores.com/?p=77018In addition to the regular sale cycles of everyday items, there are a few items that go majorly on sale during certain months of the year. What’s On Sale In March Here’s what’s likely going to be on sale for SUPER low prices this month: Frozen Foods – It’s frozen foods month and most grocery […]

To see the list of what’s on sale throughout the year, plus an explanation of how sales cycles work, check out my post on Grocery Store Sales Cycles! Like Surviving The Stores on Facebook & Pinterest for more great frugal tips!

]]>http://www.survivingthestores.com/whats-on-sale-in-march.html/feed1http://www.survivingthestores.com/whats-on-sale-in-march.htmlGluten-Free Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe in a Jar! Low Carb & THM!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurvivingTheStores/~3/PYJlUQoUcw8/gluten-free-strawberry-cheesecake-recipe.html
http://www.survivingthestores.com/gluten-free-strawberry-cheesecake-recipe.html#respondMon, 23 Feb 2015 17:18:02 +0000http://www.survivingthestores.com/?p=168049These adorable no-bake miniature strawberry cheesecake are so delicious! Made with no grains, cheesecake jars are the perfect snack to stock in the fridge to help keep sugar cravings at bay. Because I am trying to stick to a healthy diet ( is amazing!) I use with a sprinkle of as my sweetener. Other low […]

These adorable no-bake miniature strawberry cheesecake mason jars are so delicious! Made with no grains, cheesecake jars are the perfect snack to stock in the fridge to help keep sugar cravings at bay.

Unlike baked cheesecake, which uses eggs to help the cheesecake mixture set up, this recipe uses gelatin. The recipe is simple and quick to mix up – just be sure to leave time for your jars to chill in the fridge.

Strawberry cheesecake jars are great to have on hand for when you are on the go too! I love being able to pop a little cheesecake jar in my lunch cooler on days we are running around. It helps me resist those pretty but not-so-good-for-me baked treats at the store!

THM-FRIENDLY: For those who are doing the Trim Healthy Mama plan, this recipe works very well with THM. This recipe would be classified as an “S”

Add boiling water and stir well until gelatin and sweetener are dissolved.

Beat cream cheese and vanilla with an electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy and smooth.

Slowly add gelatin liquid while continuing to beat.

Put bowl in refrigerator and set timer for 15 minutes.

Stir well at 15 minutes, and reset timer for another 15 minutes.

Repeat one more time for a total of 45 minutes of chilling and three stirrings.

Spoon cheesecake mixture into eight 4 oz Mason jars.

Put lids on jars and chill in refrigerator for three hours.

While cheesecake jars are chilling, wash and chop strawberries (16 - about 2 per jar)

(optional) If strawberries aren't sweet enough, put chopped berries in a bowl, sprinkle with a little sweetener and stir.

After three hours, top cheesecake in each jar with chopped strawberries and serve!

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Patti Brown is a wife and mom who loves to play in the kitchen. Her three children and husband are usually happy to try her inventions, and even join the fun. Their kitchen is the busiest room in the house!Patti and her daughter write about cooking, handcrafts and their latest home arts projects at their blog Blossoms And Posies.

]]>http://www.survivingthestores.com/gluten-free-strawberry-cheesecake-recipe.html/feed0http://www.survivingthestores.com/gluten-free-strawberry-cheesecake-recipe.htmlTop 10 Places To Find Paleo & Grain-Free Recipes!!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurvivingTheStores/~3/lExRcfu5JPw/where-to-find-paleo-grain-free-recipes.html
http://www.survivingthestores.com/where-to-find-paleo-grain-free-recipes.html#commentsSun, 22 Feb 2015 20:11:05 +0000http://www.survivingthestores.com/?p=152099Ryan and I have been grain-free for over a year now and haven’t looked back! It has been an amazing journey and one that we are so thankful we started on last February. Several years ago we had a friend who was gluten-free. I remember asking her, “what in the world do you eat??” And […]

Ryan and I have been grain-free for over a year now and haven’t looked back! It has been an amazing journey and one that we are so thankful we started on last February.

Several years ago we had a friend who was gluten-free. I remember asking her, “what in the world do you eat??” And when people find out that Ryan and I are grain-free, that’s always the first question that they ask us as well.

We eat, and we eat plenty! I laugh every time I think about my question to my friend. Were grains really *that* big of a part of our diet??

So I thought I’d share some (10 to be exact) of my favorite places to find amazing grain-free and/or Paleo recipes.

Ryan and I are somewhere in between these two. We are both completely grain-free and we both don’t eat regular white potatoes. Ryan would align more with the Paleo diet (very very minimal dairy, no refined sugar at all, and no sweet potatoes) but he still eats legumes (and so do I).

Whether you’re grain-free, paleo, or somewhere in between, hopefully these resources can help you as much as they’ve helped us!

Woah, I can have crepes!? Pies!? Scones!? Chips!?!? Pretty much all of the things that I thought I would be giving up forever can be made for grain-free or Paleo lifestyles. There’s a reason this book is a New York Times Bestseller. Every recipe I’ve tried is incredible and the pictures are phenomenal (and there’s a huge full-page photo for EVERY recipe). Danielle Walker completely changed her life and healed an autoimmune disease through her grain-free lifestyle.

It’s not often that I spend $35 on a book. In fact, I don’t know if I had EVER spent $35 on a book until I finally was convinced to buy this one. And it has been worth every penny. Not only have I lost a lot of weight that I thought was unlosable (that’s a word, right?) by using the principles in the book, but I now have a great collection of recipes that go along with my grain-free lifestyle (the book is half a recipe book, and half understanding-how-our-bodies-work book). Trim Healthy Mama isn’t specifically grain-free or Paleo (they incorporate a few sprouted grains) but a majority of their recipes are grain-free.

Sally Fallon’s book of traditional cooking is one of my favorites! It’s not a “grain-free” or “paleo” cookbook, but so many of the recipes and cooking traditions covered in this book are helpful to know for general healthy living. There aren’t many cookbooks that I think are must-haves, but this one and Against All Grain are the two that I think should be in every kitchen.

I recently ran across the Paleo On A Budget blog and just love the heart and message behind it! Liz shares her weekly menu plans and shopping trips to show that living a Paleo lifestyle doesn’t have to break the bank.

Kalyn’s Kitchen is another blog that isn’t necessarily grain-free, but she focuses heavily on low-glycemic foods which ends up being a lot of great grain-free recipes! A lot of her recipes are geared towards difference phases of the South Beach Diet Phase 1 (which would exclude most grains).

Elana’s website is a huge resource of recipes for breakfast, bread, snacks, soup, salads, dinner, veggies, condiments, desserts and more! She also has a Paleo cookbook that looks great and has great reviews too!

]]>http://www.survivingthestores.com/where-to-find-paleo-grain-free-recipes.html/feed6http://www.survivingthestores.com/where-to-find-paleo-grain-free-recipes.htmlMexican Turkey Spinach Casserole Recipe – Gluten-Free!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurvivingTheStores/~3/d9okgEXjxZY/mexican-turkey-spinach-casserole-recipe.html
http://www.survivingthestores.com/mexican-turkey-spinach-casserole-recipe.html#respondWed, 18 Feb 2015 18:33:42 +0000http://www.survivingthestores.com/?p=168047Mexican Turkey Spinach Casserole is a yummy, family-friendly dish that is both gluten free and low fat. It can be put together ahead of time on a busy day, then just popped in the oven. You can even assemble this casserole and freeze it! While I love to make elaborate meals, I have three children […]

Mexican Turkey Spinach Casserole is a yummy, family-friendly dish that is both gluten free and low fat. It can be put together ahead of time on a busy day, then just popped in the oven. You can even assemble this casserole and freeze it!

While I love to make elaborate meals, I have three children who keep me running. There are plenty of nights when I need to keep dinner very simple! Those are the nights I often put casseroles on my menu plan.

I have been trying (roughly) to follow the Trim Healthy Mama eating plan. This recipe for Mexican Turkey Spinach Casserole was created when I decided to adapt another recipe to be “E” meal friendly (low fat, high protein, moderate carbs.)

The cream cheese and taco seasoning combine with spinach and tomatoes to make a nice sauce for the turkey. I like to steam brown rice in a rice cooker to serve with Mexican Turkey Spinach Casserole. A sprinkle of cilantro on top adds the perfect final touch!

Patti Brown is a wife and mom who loves to play in the kitchen. Her three children and husband are usually happy to try her inventions, and even join the fun. Their kitchen is the busiest room in the house!Patti and her daughter write about cooking, handcrafts and their latest home arts projects at their blog Blossoms And Posies.

]]>http://www.survivingthestores.com/mexican-turkey-spinach-casserole-recipe.html/feed0http://www.survivingthestores.com/mexican-turkey-spinach-casserole-recipe.htmlGluten-Free Zucchini Noodles Recipe – Grain-Free, Low Carb, & THM!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurvivingTheStores/~3/BHnCwKGwd6I/gluten-free-zucchini-noodles-recipe.html
http://www.survivingthestores.com/gluten-free-zucchini-noodles-recipe.html#commentsMon, 16 Feb 2015 17:20:39 +0000http://www.survivingthestores.com/?p=168030Zucchini noodles sound, at first, like a very unusual idea indeed. Especially if you grew up eating mushy zucchini (like me!) You have to wonder – how can such a floppy vegetable retain the shape of a noodle? The answer is very simple – don’t overcook it! I saute my zucchini noodles over very high […]

Zucchini noodles sound, at first, like a very unusual idea indeed. Especially if you grew up eating mushy zucchini (like me!) You have to wonder – how can such a floppy vegetable retain the shape of a noodle?

The answer is very simple – don’t overcook it! I saute my zucchini noodles over very high heat, very quickly – basically stir frying them.

These zucchini noodles are a great alternative to pasta for those who are eating gluten free or low carb. When cooked al dente (cooked but still firm,) zucchini noodles hold up well enough to even handle sauce.

I love to eat zucchini noodles fresh out of the pan, with no addition other than parmesan. My kids eat them happily and even fight over who gets to use our spiralizer. If you don’t have a spiralizer, you might want to look into a mandoline. Our spiralizer has been well worth the investment.

THM-FRIENDLY: For those who are doing the Trim Healthy Mama plan, this recipe works very well with THM. This recipe would be classified as an “S.”

This Gluten-Free Zucchini Noodles Recipe is grain-free, low carb, & Trim Healthy Mama (S) friendly! Great substitute for pasta, cooks up in just one minute!

Author: Patti @ Blossoms and Posies

Recipe type: Side Dish

Serves: 1

Ingredients

1 zucchini

1 tablespoon butter

1 clove garlic, peeled crushed or minced

Instructions

Wash zucchini and slice off ends.

Create zucchini strands with spiralizer or mandoline.

Preheat pan on high and melt butter to cover bottom of pan.

Working quickly, place crushed garlic and zucchini in very hot pan.

Stir continuously for about 1 minute.

Remove from pan immediately and place on plate.

Do not overcook! Zucchini should be al dente.

Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese or your favorite sauce.

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]]>http://www.survivingthestores.com/gluten-free-zucchini-noodles-recipe.html/feed2http://www.survivingthestores.com/gluten-free-zucchini-noodles-recipe.html20 Gluten-Free Crock-Pot Freezer Meals At Costco For Under $150!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurvivingTheStores/~3/ecyNDA5Pn2A/costco-gluten-free-crock-pot-freezer-meals.html
http://www.survivingthestores.com/costco-gluten-free-crock-pot-freezer-meals.html#commentsSun, 15 Feb 2015 16:27:06 +0000http://www.survivingthestores.com/?p=161190Now that school is about to be in full-swing again (and already is for several school districts), I wanted to share this awesome resource for saving time and money… even while eating Gluten-Free! My friend Erin has created a complete plan with everything that you need to make 20 gluten-free meals in your crock-pot for […]

Now that school is about to be in full-swing again (and already is for several school districts), I wanted to share this awesome resource for saving time and money… even while eating Gluten-Free!

My friend Erin has created a complete plan with everything that you need to make 20 gluten-free meals in your crock-pot for under $150. And you can get all of the ingredients at your local Costco store!

Keep in mind that the Costco prices included in the plan are the prices here in Texas, so they might vary a little by region. You can see a full list of current Costco prices on our Costco price list page!

All you need to assemble all of the freezer cooking bags is 2 hours on the weekend. In that two hours you can put together EVERYTHING that you need for a month’s worth of weekday dinners. Then each day throughout the month, just take out the freezer bag that you already prepared and dump it into the crockpot in the morning! Super easy!

Here’s what it ends up looking like!

I’ve actually been looking for a new slow cooker (mine finally bit the dust this year), so I’m looking at getting this one here that Erin highly recommends.

Erin has made the whole process super easy and has put everything you need together in a downloadable package!

Here’s everything that comes in the package:

(1) Printable Assembly Instructions – step by step guide to pulling all these meals together and into the freezer

(2) Printable Assembly Cards – so you don’t forget any ingredients in each bag

(3) Printable Labels – you can print these out onto Avery #6874 label paper and stick them to your plastic baggies or containers.

(4) Exclusive Access to the 3 Instructional Assembly Videos – Erin takes you through ALL two hours of assembling your meals!

(5) Recipe List & Grocery List!

The recipes included sound amazing too!

Recipe List

Each pack in this plan is DOUBLED. The ten meals in the meal plan make 20 packs total and each pack serves a family of 4.

Slow Cooker Chicken with Apples & Rosemary

Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apples & Sweet Potatoes

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chicken Curry

Slow Cooker Italian Chicken

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken & Potatoes

Slow Cooker Sausage, Peppers, Onions

Slow Cooker Italian Stew Roast

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken & Sausage Stew

You get ALL of this (all of the videos, cards, labels, plan, price sheet, shopping list, and more) for just $5!

And this plan will save you a lot more than $5!

If you just want the recipe and grocery list, then you can get those for just $2.49 here, but you miss out on the assembly instructions, videos, labels, and all of the other benefits of the full package!

]]>http://www.survivingthestores.com/costco-gluten-free-crock-pot-freezer-meals.html/feed2http://www.survivingthestores.com/costco-gluten-free-crock-pot-freezer-meals.htmlGluten-Free Breakfast Sausage Patties Recipe – Paleo, Low Carb, & THM!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurvivingTheStores/~3/1f0JJNHNXq0/gluten-free-breakfast-sausage-patties.html
http://www.survivingthestores.com/gluten-free-breakfast-sausage-patties.html#respondTue, 10 Feb 2015 14:26:09 +0000http://www.survivingthestores.com/?p=168032Once you see how easy it is to make your own breakfast sausage, you won’t go back to buying it! In our house everyone’s day starts better when we have some protein for breakfast. I like knowing what I am putting into our bodies, so I prefer to make sausage from scratch instead of buying […]

Once you see how easy it is to make your own breakfast sausage, you won’t go back to buying it!

In our house everyone’s day starts better when we have some protein for breakfast. I like knowing what I am putting into our bodies, so I prefer to make sausage from scratch instead of buying it at the store. Cooking from scratch can be a real money saver too!

In fact, I first learned how to make breakfast sausage because we were blessed with a mother’s budgeting dream – free meat! We live out in the country, and in our area the wild hog population is dangerously high (hogs are very destructive!) One day a friend brought us some hog meat, and my sausage making career was begun.

With some ground pork and a few spices, in no time you will have sausage too!

I make my breakfast sausage into patties if I want to fry it up in a pan and serve it with eggs or fruit. Sometimes I just brown the sausage crumbles to add to an egg casserole or omelet. You could even put it on pizza! If you like your breakfast sausage a bit sweet just add the optional sweetener.

THM-FRIENDLY: For those who are doing the Trim Healthy Mama plan, this recipe works very well with THM. Breakfast sausage would be classified as an “S.”

Cook in a pan over medium heat, flipping so both sides are cooked well, until internal heat is 165°F.

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]]>http://www.survivingthestores.com/gluten-free-breakfast-sausage-patties.html/feed0http://www.survivingthestores.com/gluten-free-breakfast-sausage-patties.htmlWhat’s On Sale In February?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurvivingTheStores/~3/7XsNQE1_ND8/whats-on-sale-in-february.html
http://www.survivingthestores.com/whats-on-sale-in-february.html#respondSun, 01 Feb 2015 17:20:59 +0000http://www.survivingthestores.com/?p=73523In addition to the regular sale cycles of everyday items, there are a few items that go majorly on sale during certain months of the year. Each month of the year I share which products to watch for rock-bottom prices! Here are the food items to watch for price drops on in February: **Be sure […]

]]>http://www.survivingthestores.com/whats-on-sale-in-february.html/feed0http://www.survivingthestores.com/whats-on-sale-in-february.htmlZesty Skinny Coleslaw Recipe! {Low Carb & Tastes GREAT}http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurvivingTheStores/~3/3gALphtniPs/skinny-coleslaw.html
http://www.survivingthestores.com/skinny-coleslaw.html#respondMon, 26 Jan 2015 18:25:02 +0000http://www.survivingthestores.com/?p=163932Skinny coleslaw is a savory coleslaw that is perfect for a low carb diet. It is not as sweet as most coleslaw recipes, and you’ll get a zesty kick from the fresh garlic and cayenne pepper. A major ingredient in this recipe is mayonnaise. I try to avoid soy most of the time, and I […]

Skinny coleslaw is a savory coleslaw that is perfect for a low carb diet. It is not as sweet as most coleslaw recipes, and you’ll get a zesty kick from the fresh garlic and cayenne pepper.

A major ingredient in this recipe is mayonnaise. I try to avoid soy most of the time, and I have noticed that commercial mayonnaise is almost always made with soybean oil. You can skip the soy by making your own mayonnaise, or by buying a soy-free mayonnaise (my newest discovery is that Trader Joe’s mayo is soy free!)

Coleslaw is generally chilled for at least an hour to allow the flavors to mingle, and this recipe is no exception. But let’s be honest – sometimes last minute coleslaw is what you have to make, and I’m happy to tell you that this recipe is delicious even when you need to serve it right away. That’s what I usually do!

Coleslaw complements main dishes like fish, ribs, or baked chicken. You can also use it in your menu to replace a green salad.

In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, cayenne pepper, celery seed and salt.

Pour dressing over cabbage and carrots and combine well.

If you have time, let the coleslaw rest (covered) in the fridge for an hour before serving. But if you are in a hurry it will still be delicious!

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Patti Brown is a wife and mom who loves to play in the kitchen. Her three children and husband are usually happy to try her inventions, and even join the fun. Their kitchen is the busiest room in the house!Patti and her daughter write about cooking, handcrafts and their latest home arts projects at their blog Blossoms And Posies.

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]]>http://www.survivingthestores.com/friday-freebie-round-12314.html/feed0http://www.survivingthestores.com/friday-freebie-round-12314.htmlGluten Free Flour Recipe – How to Make Gluten-Free Flour!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurvivingTheStores/~3/2JYRkJUVAPc/gluten-free-flour-recipe.html
http://www.survivingthestores.com/gluten-free-flour-recipe.html#respondWed, 21 Jan 2015 19:20:53 +0000http://www.survivingthestores.com/?p=167264 Gluten-Free Flour Recipe When transitioning to eating gluten free, many people hope to find a way to continue making their favorite recipes. It is handy to keep a gluten free flour substitute on hand that you can use as a replacement in those old standby recipes. And we have just the gluten free flour […]

Gluten-Free Flour Recipe

When transitioning to eating gluten free, many people hope to find a way to continue making their favorite recipes. It is handy to keep a gluten free flour substitute on hand that you can use as a replacement in those old standby recipes. And we have just the gluten free flour mix for you!

This simple gluten free flour mix recipe has just five ingredients. You can use this flour mix in a one to one ratio in your recipes – for every cup of flour called for in the original recipe, use 1 cup of gluten free flour.

If you are avoiding dairy, you can omit the milk powder. Milk proteins help to bind bake goods together, and help them brown better. So if you leave it out, you may find your end result is a little more crumbly and not as browned as you are used to.

Use 1 cup gluten free flour mix to substitute for each 1 cup of wheat flour.

Store in an airtight container.

Note: Powdered milk can be removed for dairy-free alternative. Baked goods may be more crumbly and not brown as well without milk powder.

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Patti Brown is a wife and mom who loves to play in the kitchen. Her three children and husband are usually happy to try her inventions, and even join the fun. Their kitchen is the busiest room in the house!Patti and her daughter write about cooking, handcrafts and their latest home arts projects at their blog Blossoms And Posies.

]]>http://www.survivingthestores.com/gluten-free-flour-recipe.html/feed0http://www.survivingthestores.com/gluten-free-flour-recipe.htmlEasy Homemade Yogurt Bites! #AussieStyle @YuluYogurthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurvivingTheStores/~3/o4Q9KPHyWFc/easy-homemade-yogurt-bites-aussiestyle-yuluyogurt.html
http://www.survivingthestores.com/easy-homemade-yogurt-bites-aussiestyle-yuluyogurt.html#commentsSat, 17 Jan 2015 02:47:18 +0000http://www.survivingthestores.com/?p=167573I’m in love!! And I’ve found our family’s new favorite EASY dessert! But before I tell you what it is, I have a confession to make. I force myself to eat Greek yogurt because I know that it’s good for me, but I really just don’t like it that much. I try to like it. […]

But before I tell you what it is, I have a confession to make. I force myself to eat Greek yogurt because I know that it’s good for me, but I really just don’t like it that much. I try to like it. I really do. I know they say it can be an acquired taste for some, but I just don’t think it’s possible for me to acquire it.

But have you heard of Aussie style yogurt?

I was asked to try a new brand of Australian-inspired yogurt called Yulu. It is packed with protein (9 grams per serving), and completely free of artificial ingredients! Now, it does have a fair amount of sugar per container (14-17 g), so I decided to divide a container up among the kids by making frozen yogurt bites. These are SO good, and they will definitely be something that we have on hand as a fun, and articifial-ingredient-free dessert.

Plus, it’s so much less messy than eating yogurt out of a bowl!

All you have to do to make the yogurt bites is scoop the yogurt into a quart-size baggie and cut a little bit off the corner. Lay parchment paper down on a cookie sheet (the parchment paper is SUPER important!) and squeeze out small “drops” of the yogurt.

Freeze for around 30 minutes to an hour!

The kids think that it’s ice cream, it’s filled with probiotics, AND it doesn’t make a mess!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Yulu. The opinions and text are all mine.

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]]>http://www.survivingthestores.com/friday-freebie-round-1915.html/feed0http://www.survivingthestores.com/friday-freebie-round-1915.htmlWhat’s On Sale In January?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurvivingTheStores/~3/rs0X_RfIvjI/whats-on-sale-in-january.html
http://www.survivingthestores.com/whats-on-sale-in-january.html#respondTue, 06 Jan 2015 13:43:52 +0000http://www.survivingthestores.com/?p=148748What’s on Sale in January? In addition to the regular sale cycles of everyday items, there are a few items that go majorly on sale during certain months of the year. Here’s what’s likely going to be on sale in January: Be sure to download the Favado App to see all of the sale items at […]

]]>http://www.survivingthestores.com/whats-on-sale-in-january.html/feed0http://www.survivingthestores.com/whats-on-sale-in-january.htmlHow To Check ALL Grocery & Drugstore Sales Directly From Your SmartPhone!!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurvivingTheStores/~3/s9vPPXffi-o/grocery-drugstores-sales-app-for-smartphones.html
http://www.survivingthestores.com/grocery-drugstores-sales-app-for-smartphones.html#commentsSat, 03 Jan 2015 20:37:38 +0000http://www.survivingthestores.com/?p=141682You know how you’ve always wanted an easy way to compare prices among grocery stores and drug stores in your area? For those times that you’re in one of your local stores and they are advertising a certain product for $2.50 and you wonder if any stores in your area have that product or a […]

You know how you’ve always wanted an easy way to compare prices among grocery stores and drug stores in your area? For those times that you’re in one of your local stores and they are advertising a certain product for $2.50 and you wonder if any stores in your area have that product or a similar product for less?

What about those times that you are shopping at Walmart and want to price match deals with other stores. Wouldn’t it be great if you could look up prices right there in the store instead of having to bring tons of ads with you to check?

Or, when you’re sitting in your car in line waiting to pick up your kids from school and you want to utilize that time to make your grocery list. Wouldn’t it be awesome if there was a way to see exactly what’s on sale, what coupons go with what’s on sale, make your grocery list, and email it to yourself to print out later… all from your smartphone?

This app has stores listed from across the country with more stores being added weekly! *Most* of the big stores are already in this app, but if you don’t see your local store as an option when you put in your zip code then you can either request that your store be added (just leave a comment in the comments section below) or just wait because it likely will be added soon.

Are you ready to get it? Here are the steps to take:

1. Create an account here so that you can use the app. Creating the account allows you to email the list(s) of what you want to buy directly to your email account.

2. You’ll need to enter your email address and create a password. I think that you need at least 6 characters for the password (and I always recommend doing a letter/number combo with passwords).

3. You will get a confirmation email directly to your inbox.

4. There will be a link to download the app from the Apple and Google Play stores on the next page after you finish creating your account. After you download the app sign in with the email address and password that you created in step 1.

5. Enter your zip code once you’re signed in to see the stores for your area!

This app is brand new and so there will be lots of great updates coming in the near future to make it even better than it currently is!

In the iTunes store the app is only available for iPhone, BUT you can still download it to your iPad as long as you look under the “iPhone” section in the App store. I’m sure there will be a version specifically for the iPad coming out soon.

And again, please let me know if there are any other stores that you would like to see added or if there’s anything that you like/dislike about the app.

If you would prefer to continue making your shopping lists and see the coupon match-ups directly from your computer, then you can check out the best deals at many stores across the country on our Coupon Matchups page!

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]]>http://www.survivingthestores.com/friday-freebie-round-121914.html/feed0http://www.survivingthestores.com/friday-freebie-round-121914.htmlBest Price on Kindle – All New Kindle with Touch Only $59 Shipped! (Reg. $79)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurvivingTheStores/~3/X8rgaxV4Voo/best-price-on-kindle.html
http://www.survivingthestores.com/best-price-on-kindle.html#commentsThu, 18 Dec 2014 20:00:01 +0000http://www.survivingthestores.com/?p=148232Best Price on Kindle If you’ve been looking at getting a Kindle for yourself or as a gift be sure to check out this great price drop on the all new Kindle with Touch technology for only $59 shipped! (Reg. $79.99). We have the Kindle Wi-Fi and Paperwhite – and yes, they are pretty amazing. I […]

Best Price on Kindle

We have the Kindle Wi-Fi and Paperwhite – and yes, they are pretty amazing. I have not tried out this one yet, but I can only imagine it’s as good or better than previous models. Also, if you’re thinking about grabbing one for any of your kids be sure to read my note to parents below.

Plus, if you haven’t already, make sure to check to see if you have FREE Kindle credit waiting for you in your Amazon account due to a recent class action lawsuit settlement. You can get more details on that on our post over HERE.

**Parental note** If you are buying a Kindle eReader for your child you may want to consider spending a little more and getting the non-special offers version. Even though they have great parental controls where your child cannot download a book without your permission (pin), they advertise a lot of different books in the Special Offers version with images of the covers, so it’s kind of a wild card on what’s going to pop up. I’ve had the Kindle Wi-Fi and Paperwhite for a couple of months and so far no explicit images have shown up, but there have been some strange covers/titles that I would personally prefer my little ones not to see/read. I hope that helps some of you with your decision on which version to buy. These are pretty amazing eReaders and I definitely recommend them for your kids!

]]>http://www.survivingthestores.com/restaurant-coupons-retail-coupons-round-1216.html/feed0http://www.survivingthestores.com/restaurant-coupons-retail-coupons-round-1216.htmlFlirty Aprons Coupon Code: 70% Off ALL Aprons!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SurvivingTheStores/~3/Kezwfxe6sMs/flirty-aprons-coupon-codes.html
http://www.survivingthestores.com/flirty-aprons-coupon-codes.html#commentsMon, 15 Dec 2014 21:30:50 +0000http://www.survivingthestores.com/?p=82764 Flirty Aprons Coupon Code The best Flirty Aprons sale of the year starts today! There is a new Flirty Aprons Coupon Code good through 12/22 where you can get 70% off ALL aprons! Simply use coupon code “HOLIDAY70” during checkout when you shop Flirty Aprons online. Shipping is only $4.93, which is more than covered by the 70% off […]